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Old 12-15-2013, 10:40 AM
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Question Loud clank nuetral to 1st
I had the compensator replaced with SE compensator couple thousand miles ago. No other issues with bike. Bike has about 10,000 miles on it.


I start the bike in neutral let warm up, go to 1st and hear a loud clank. Louder than usual. Any ideas ?


I apologize in advance for any incorrect spelling or grammar.


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Old 12-15-2013, 10:47 AM
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Normal. If it is a clunk. Harleys have done that since the beginning of time.
 
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Old 12-15-2013, 10:55 AM
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It's the sound of the primary chain snapping up the slack from a sticky cold clutch. Designed flaw.
 
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Old 12-15-2013, 10:57 AM
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Sticky clutch plates from sitting and cold temps make it worse too.
 
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Old 12-15-2013, 11:08 AM
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When it DOESN'T do that....then worry!
 
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Old 12-15-2013, 11:09 AM
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Maybe its time to go metric....
 
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It's the 1st gear indicator.
 
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Old 12-15-2013, 11:28 AM
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Harley transmissions do not have synchronizers.
 
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Old 12-15-2013, 11:57 AM
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I replaced the primary oil with B&M trick shift transmission fluid. Not only did the clutch plates stop sticking, but it shifts so much better..
 
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Originally Posted by Nicky Pass
When it DOESN'T do that....then worry!
Not really, if you start it with the clutch pulled so that the plates release its nice and quiet. I am not saying "in" gear, just with the clutch pulled in neutral.
 
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